Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Use these steps to move past weight loss plateaus while taking GLP-1s GLP-1 medications, including Wegovy® and Ozempic®, have become exciting new approaches to weight loss for many people. But, like other ways to lose weight, it’s important to know what to

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Here’s what you should know about this practice before you try it: Semaglutide medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® have been widely recognized for their effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss. By mimicking a natural hormone that regulates blood

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Here’s why what you eat is the foundation of your weight loss plan Nutrition is a cornerstone of any successful weight loss program. While weight loss medications, exercise, and other lifestyle changes can also play a role, following a different diet under the

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP Summary: Here’s what science says about intermittent fasting to lose weight Intermittent fasting has become a popular trend in weight loss—and the concept behind it is easy enough to understand. By alternating periods of eating and fasting, many people use this method to

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Taking care of your mental health can support your weight loss progress When it comes to weight loss, most advice focuses on what to eat and how much to exercise. While those are important, your mental health also plays a role.

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Winter comes with challenges & opportunities to improve your health Winter brings shorter days, colder weather, and natural changes in how you may feel and act. With shorter daylight hours, your body responds to the season in noticeable ways. Light plays a

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: How & why you should work working out into your plan to lose weight Although weight loss is a complex and highly individual process, there are two basic ways to achieve it: reducing the amount of energy you consume or increasing the

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Learn how therapy can give you tools to lose weight more easily Your emotions can strongly influence how and what you eat. Many people turn to food for comfort or distraction—eating not because they’re hungry, but to cope with difficult feelings. In

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary Learn to recognize when you’re really hungry (& when you’re not) Hunger comes from both your body’s signals and your brain’s learned habits. It can come from internal sensations, like your stomach rumbling—or from the appetite you experience when you feel like